UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: January 24, 2011 4:30 P.M.
Form: S-4
CIK: 0000732834
Company Name: CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC
File Number: 333-171045
CIK: 0001472626
Company Name: Banner Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
File Number: 333-171045-01